All Opinion articles – Page 27
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ClaimsThe need for speed
Streamlining the system for injury claims arising from motor accidents is welcome, but costs and courtroom congestion are a worry
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ClaimsLoss leader
Having developed a successful career in insurance, including stints at Churchill and RBSI, Charles Crawford jumped ship last year to become chief executive of loss adjuster Davies Group. Here, he speaks about his experiences on the other side
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News AnalysisTime on our hands?
The clock is ticking on the deadline for Solvency II. At the Insurance Times roundtable, there were calls for pragmatism and cool heads, mixed with worries about costs and fears over getting bogged down with detail
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People & OpinionLet’s sink our teeth into this election
Do politicians really understand how the insurance sector works? If so, why do they insist on calling the banking crisis a financial crisis?
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People & OpinionLeader: Time to decide
As Gordon Brown this week fired the starting gun on the general election, it was the Conservatives who swept to power with a landslide victory at the Insurance Times Hustings event, polling 75% of the ballot. We asked: which party would be best for the general insurance market?
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People & OpinionFrank O’Halloran and Steven Burns
The top men in QBE are in London to talk about the restructuring of the group’s European management, and they reveal that they have their eye on more acquisitions
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NewsIndustry leaders back Tories in poll
Insurance Times hustings revealed just 7% support to Labour
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Online onlySouth heads up rebranded HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh chief executive takes charge of Marsh Brokers Limited
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Online onlyMarsh launches MBL as HSBC deal completes
Transitional phase to last until end of calender year
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Online onlyGiles swoops on Cooper Gay's FSJ
Giles discussing acquisition of FSJ with Lloyd's broker
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People & OpinionLeader: Quinn’s luck finally runs out
The controversial Irish insurer is yet again in the firing line
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People & OpinionSweeping the decks before the election
The proposed Financial Services Bill still advocates lumping bank and insurers together in regulation. That just won’t wash, says Lord Hunt
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News AnalysisThe only broker in Baghdad
With the constant threat of violence and crippling security costs, most brokers view Iraq as a no-go area. But one – Culver – has gone there. Partner-in-situ Jonathan Biles talks about living and working in a war zone and the opportunities he sees in the rebuild
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Online onlyOne half of HNW broker Smith Greenfield leaves
Giles Greenfield and marketing director considering new opportunities
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People & OpinionReasons to be cautious
Don’t be seduced by the improved results of last year. There still could be difficult times ahead if you’re not sensible
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NewsGreenway leads talks on Biba/IIB tie-up
Bradshaw says two bodies have works closely on recent issues
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People & OpinionBarbara Merry
Hardy’s chief executive seems to have a knack for successful manoeuvres, steering through the tough times with apparent ease. We meet the woman who always gets it right
